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to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximized
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Sunlight, when available, should also be maximized.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
But while the Royals promptly maximized that with remarkable early success that culminated in winning the 1985 World Series, the Chiefs were an entirely different matter.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Scarce aid can be maximized by investing in approaches that reach more people at less cost.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
One way that Fisk maximized his resources on the film’s pace was by trying to find as many locations and build as many sets as possible in close proximity in order to save time on company moves.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
After playing just seven minutes in the loss to Orlando, Ware was on the court for 12 minutes on Thursday and maximized them, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Sunlight, when available, should also be maximized.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
But while the Royals promptly maximized that with remarkable early success that culminated in winning the 1985 World Series, the Chiefs were an entirely different matter.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Scarce aid can be maximized by investing in approaches that reach more people at less cost.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
One way that Fisk maximized his resources on the film’s pace was by trying to find as many locations and build as many sets as possible in close proximity in order to save time on company moves.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
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The league previously extended an offer that included raising the base salary of a maximum deal to $1 million, per a report from the Associated Press.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Over the gown, Hudson wore a maximal coat in a tonal mix of blues.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In its place is a moodier and maximal sensibility.—
Andrea Bossi,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The victories have boosted the party's hopes of winning control of the House in November's midterm races.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets upped their price target on the stock this week and kept their buy recommendation, in part due to an acceleration at AWS, boosted by a recent deal with OpenAI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From the wheel to yesterday’s AI agent, every invention has either augmented or replaced human actions.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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For me, folklore started right back at school, when our junior headmaster used to sit and tell us tall colorful tales, oral Cumbrian legends and ghost stories, which could be augmented and added to in the telling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Getting to the basket relatively easily most of the game, Virginia took its first lead of the game, 41-38, on Sam Lewis' three-point play 4½ minutes into the second half.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The air will warm slightly on Monday, but temperatures across the East Coast will remain below average through most of next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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